Trump's Export Curbs on Nvidia Chips Fuel Tensions and Smuggling in China
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Experts warn that Trump's potential reversal on Nvidia H20 export restrictions could undermine US national security and escalate China's AI and military capabilities, while risking diplomatic tensions and a prolonged trade war with China. The move could also lead to increased costs for US AI firms and embolden China in trade negotiations, amid ongoing US-China talks and a tentative trade truce.
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